Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings [Paperback]

Paul Foster Case (Author), Paul A. Clark (Introduction), Tony DeLuce (Foreword)

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Publication Date: January 12, 2009

In 1924, Paul Foster Case expanded his First Year Course by developing two advanced lecture series which he entitled Section C: ‘Concentration’ and Section D: ‘Magic’. The lectures built upon the material in the ‘First Year Course’(which had become known at this time as Section A:‘The Life Power’ and Section B: ‘The Seven Steps to Spiritual Unfoldment’). The Fraternity of the Hidden Light has recently published both of these lecture series as “Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment - Volume 1: The Early Writings.” This current volume provides the two additional lecture series that complete the original fundamental course structure of Paul Case. Section C, ‘Concentration’, expounds the esoteric secrets of Meditation. This section is a very advanced series of lessons that not only develops the essential skill of concentration but commences the student upon the‘Path of Return’ with a series of powerful “Qabalistic Meditations.” These Meditations have a tendency to facilitate deep spiritual experience in those who are prepared and chose to participate. This lesson series indeed represents some of the most advanced material written by Paul Case. Section D, ‘Magic’, provides the esoteric secrets of Magic in a very rare exposition of the fundamental tenets of magical practice by one of the greatest occultists of the 20th century. Here again is material published by Paul Case that cannot be found in any of his later developed lesson series and provides insight into the “tools of the trade” practiced by Golden Dawn enthusiasts today.

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"For many of us who entered the temple of the western mysteries during the second half of the 20th century the teachings of Paul Foster Case laid for us a firm foundation for what would become a lifetime spiritual endeavor. As a young man I passionately devoured his B. O. T. A. Tarot and Qabalah correspondence lessons, which helped so many of us to develop the knowledge, skills and discipline necessary to pursue a life of esoteric study and practice. This wisdom, however, was for the most part reserved for the private edification of subscribers to his monographs. To the rest of the world, Paul Case remained a "Hidden Master." I am happy to say this is changing. I offer the Fraternity of the Hidden Light my highest praise and deepest gratitude for bringing to light Case's marvelous early writings - perhaps his most advanced teachings. This is a treasure house of esoteric wisdom." - Lon Milo DuQuette, author of `My Life with the Spirits' and `The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford.' --Lon Milo DuQuette, author of `My Life with the Spirits' and `The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Fraternity of the Hidden Light (January 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981897738
• ISBN-13: 978-0981897738
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Correspondence Course on Correspondence, February 17, 2010

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Elliot Malach "The Unknown Surfer" (Galveston, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings (Paperback)

This book is lessons C & D to Volume I's A & B. So you may want to also keep Book I close by for reference. It goes into more depth on interrelations and correspondences of the Qabalah, tarot, color, planets, and tones with life and wisdom. Have a tarot deck and Tree of Life with all the letters, planets and paths handy when you read this book, unless you've got it all memorized.

Case describes what exactly you are concentrating when you meditate, and he explains the process of concentration to meditate. It is the perfection of inner vision. We open ourselves up to the descending current of light. We bring the powers down from above. Everything is within. We just externalize these latent powers. I never heard it explained that way before.

The author also uses plenty of quotes and passages from Levi, Patanjali, Boehme and others to explain esoteric secrets.

He makes some very interesting observations and relates them to the Tarot. In his explanation of the Devil card, he states that laughter separates occultists from the fakes. We laugh at the Devil, but not at God. Why not laugh at the equally stupid ideas of God put forth by the theologians and imposed upon our consciousness? The Devil card is really an image of man's silly imaginings of God.

It is not an easy book to read; it is one you need to study. According to Paul Foster Case, you need to spend a few weeks on each chapter. There is a lot of information here.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Practical Guide, September 14, 2009

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Del C. Jordan (Monroeville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings (Paperback)

This book is a continuation of the concepts and exercises begun in Volume 1:Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment - Volume 1: The Early Writings. These are two of the best sources available to the general public, providing a clear explanation and practical exercises for those interested in spiritual unfoldment using the concepts of the Western Mystery Tradition.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent sampling of Paul Foster Case's Esoteric philosophy., February 26, 2009

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This review is from: Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic - Volume 2: The Early Writings (Paperback)

This book does a good job in introducing the reader to the forms of meditation and magical models Brother Case used to arrive at his later conclusions regarding esoteric science. The reader can use the same material or develop on the forms and models presented to make his/her own conclusions along similar lines. Highly recommended for those who enjoy/practice the western mystery traditions.